Can be a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack. Choose varieties with whole grains or fiber to help benefit heart health. Trim sugar by topping unsweetened cereals with fresh fruit.

Pasta

A family favorite that offers vitamins and minerals. One cup cooked pasta contains about 200 calories, so watch portions. Choose varieties with whole grains or fiber to help benefit heart health. Some brands add protein, omega-3s or calcium, too.

Tortillas

Fill with beans and rice or deli meat and veggies for a fast, fun lunch or dinner. Or, wrap up lean ground beef for soft tacos. Add whole grains to your diet by choosing whole-wheat or whole-grain corn tortillas. Keep calories in check with small- or medium-size tortillas.

Other Grains

Barley, brown rice, bulgur and quinoa add interest to meals and are whole grains, too. Eating whole grains may help promote heart health and a healthy weight. Try whole grains in salads, soups and casseroles, or as a side dish mixed with chopped veggies or dried fruit.